Amazonian Rain Forests

Author : Carl F. Jordan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 146124658X
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Amazonian Rain Forests written by Carl F. Jordan and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DEVELOPMENT AND DISTURBANCE IN AMAZON FORESTS Contrasting Impressions 6 2 The rain forests of the Amazon Basin cover approximately 5.8 x 10 km (Salati and Vose 1984). Flying over even just part of this basin, one gazes hour after hour upon this seemingly infinite blanket of green. The impression of immen sity is similar when viewed from the Amazon River itself, or from its tributar ies. From a hammock on the shaded deck of a riverboat, the immensity of the forest presents an incredible monotony as one view of the shoreline blends unnoticeably into another. From both perspectives, the overwhelming reaction to the sea of trees that stretches from horizon to horizon is a sense of the vastness of the rain forest. In September 1985, I got a different impression of the rain forest. Several students and I journeyed in a self-propelled car along the single-track railroad that stretches almost 1000 km from the Carajas iron ore mine in the rain forest of Para State, Brazil, all the way to Sao Luis on the coast (Fig. 1.1).

Author : Carl F Jordan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781461246596
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Amazonian Rain Forests written by Carl F Jordan and published by . This book was released on 1986-12-01 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744038685
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book DK Eyewitness Books The Amazon written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique, lavishly illustrated e-guide to the beauty and diversity of the Amazon--the rainforest and the river, its flora and fauna, and the people who live in the region. Applying the award-winning DK Eyewitness formula to the subject of the largest and most bio-diverse tract of tropical rainforest in the world, and the vast river that winds its way through it, this title profiles everything from the birds, animals, and insects that live there to the nine South American countries it extends across.

Author : Susanna B. Hecht
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226322734
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Fate of the Forest written by Susanna B. Hecht and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2011-01-15 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Amazon rain forest covers more than five million square kilometers, amid the territories of nine different nations. It represents over half of the planet’s remaining rain forest. Is it truly in peril? What steps are necessary to save it? To understand the future of Amazonia, one must know how its history was forged: in the eras of large pre-Columbian populations, in the gold rush of conquistadors, in centuries of slavery, in the schemes of Brazil’s military dictators in the 1960s and 1970s, and in new globalized economies where Brazilian soy and beef now dominate, while the market in carbon credits raises the value of standing forest. Susanna Hecht and Alexander Cockburn show in compelling detail the panorama of destruction as it unfolded, and also reveal the extraordinary turnaround that is now taking place, thanks to both the social movements, and the emergence of new environmental markets. Exploring the role of human hands in destroying—and saving—this vast forested region, The Fate of the Forest pivots on the murder of Chico Mendes, the legendary labor and environmental organizer assassinated after successful confrontations with big ranchers. A multifaceted portrait of Eden under siege, complete with a new preface and afterword by the authors, this book demonstrates that those who would hold a mirror up to nature must first learn the lessons offered by some of their own people.

Author : Marion Morrison
Publisher : Steck-Vaughn
ISBN 13 : 9780817246723
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.2X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Amazon Rain Forest and Its People written by Marion Morrison and published by Steck-Vaughn. This book was released on 1993-12 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the conditions in the Amazon rain forest, the animals, plants, and people that live there, the exploitation of this ecosystem, and the importance of preserving it.

Author : Galadriel Findlay Watson
Publisher : Av2 by Weigl
ISBN 13 : 9781590362709
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Amazon Rain Forest written by Galadriel Findlay Watson and published by Av2 by Weigl. This book was released on 2005 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the features of the Amazon rain forest, the plants, animals, and humans that live there, and its future.

Author : Ann Heinrichs
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish
ISBN 13 : 9780761446477
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Amazon Rain Forest written by Ann Heinrichs and published by Marshall Cavendish. This book was released on 2010 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our world abounds with the wonders of natural beauty. Readers of the books in this series will discover mysterious, exciting, and exotic natural landforms. Through the study of science and social studies, the authors show the diversity of our planet and provide information on the geological history, plants, animals, and people who populate each landform, as well as the environmental issues by which each landform is threatened. Each title in the series also establishes the importance of the history, culture, and environment of the landform in relation to the region in which it is located. with stunning photography, maps, and informative sidebars, Nature's Wonders offers a multidisciplinary approach to the study of the natural wonders of the world.

Author : Galadriel Watson
Publisher : Weigl Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1791108520
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Amazon Rainforest written by Galadriel Watson and published by Weigl Publishers. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With an area of more than 2 million square miles (5.2 million square kilometers), the Amazon rainforest is the largest rainforest in the world. It is so large that it covers an area equal to about half of the United States. Discover more in Amazon Rainforest, one of the titles in the Natural Wonders of the World series.

Author : Roxie Munro
Publisher : Holiday House
ISBN 13 : 0823446565
Total Pages : 43 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Anteaters, Bats & Boas written by Roxie Munro and published by Holiday House. This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Macaws squawk, snakes coil, and monkeys swing. Follow true-to-size rain forest animals as they journey through a noisy, colorful ecosystem like no other on Earth. Bright, realistic illustrations of a busy Amazon rain forest depict a plethora of creatures-- all drawn at life size!-- going about their daily lives, from a family of three-toed sloths to a four-page, forty inch wide, foldout of an anteater. Simply-written, intriguing descriptions accompany the rich artwork, revealing the animals' habitats and introducing fascinating trivia about the creatures and their ecosystem. A two-page key reveals how all the illustrated spreads fit together into one huge panorama showcasing all four layers of an Amazonian rainforest. Readers can retrace their steps and follow the journey, from the forest floor to the heights of the canopy, revisiting all the unique creatures along the way. Budding conservationists will love this immersive introduction to one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Over half the world's plant and animal species live in tropical rain forests such as the Amazon. Protecting rain forests from the devastating effects of logging, mining, and climate change is essential to ensure the survival of so many fascinating creatures. A glossary, description of the four layers of the rainforest, an index, a map of rainforests worldwide, and a section on protecting rain forests are included in the backmatter of this well-researched, beautiful picture book. For another life-size journey through a fascinating ecosystem, don't miss Roxie Munro's Dive In! A Booklist Top 10 Sci-Tech Book for Young Readers

Author : J. Lou Barnes
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN 13 : 9780836837100
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 101 Facts About Rain Forests written by J. Lou Barnes and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2003-07-03 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the importance of rain forests, types of plant and animal life that live there, and the current threat to rain forests from deforestation and pollution.